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**UPDATE 4/26/2022** Effective with the May 6, 2022 PIR 4 guests will be allowed.  Still must be fully vaccinated to attend.

**UPDATE as of 11/10/2022 PIR vaccination is no longer required.

**UPDATE 7/29/2021** You now must be fully vaccinated in order to attend PIR:

In light of observed changes and impact of the Coronavirus Delta Variant and out of an abundance of caution for our recruits, Sailors, staff, and guests, Recruit Training Command is restricting Pass-in-Review (recruit graduation) to ONLY fully immunized guests (14-days post final COVID vaccination dose).  

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RTC Graduation

**UPDATE 8/25/2022 - MASK MANDATE IS LIFTED.  Vaccinations still required.

**UPDATE 11/10/22 PIR - Vaccinations no longer required.

RESUMING LIVE PIR - 8/13/2021

Please note! Changes to this guide happened in October 2017. Tickets are now issued for all guests, and all guests must have a ticket to enter base. A separate parking pass is no longer needed to drive on to base for parking.

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Lovingmysailor(SHIP03 DIV 115)
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Can extra family members see the graduation from the Chapel?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lovingmysailor(SHIP03 DIV 115) Mar 16, 2014. 2 Replies

Hi everyone,I have a question regarding the upcoming PIR 3/21/2014.. I have a few family members that could not attend the graduation due to limited tickets but have been told about them going to the…Continue

Tags: Chapel, 3/21/2014, PIR

How long between doing the MEPPS before they go to boot camp?

Started this discussion. Last reply by lemonelephant Jun 6, 2013. 1 Reply

Hi everyone.. I have a son who just got accepted into the Navy. He was told by his recruiter today that he will go to MEPPS on Sunday for the test and physical exams on Monday. We are from Traverse…Continue

 

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A little about me:
I am a mother of 4 young adults with young babies. I have a son, one of my twins who has just enlisted in the Navy. He is 28 years old. I am happy he has chosen this on his own and is excited to get on with his life. I am very close to all my children, but knowing I need to support him anyway I can, it makes me nervous with our world in such dangerous shape. I am very proud of his decision.
I am here to support my
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Enlisted
When I heard “Navy,” I...
Was proud and encouraged it
The Navy offers opportunities that...
We need to be there to support our loved way in any way we can.. and know "no news is good news"

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At 12:05pm on February 8, 2014, lemonelephant said…

yes, you still need to make changes 2 and 3. Click on OPSEC and PERSEC (Making Changes to Your Profile) and the Page will open in a new window. Read the Page and follow the directions at the bottom to make changes 2 and 3. There may be other changes you need to make as well, so read and consider each of the changes.

At 9:22pm on January 28, 2014, Kimlkove ( parent of the 68) said…
I think they do a lot of training inside. But they have outdoor gear for cold weather. With being below 0 I'm assuming they won't be outside much. So glad you got the box. The letter should come within the week! I'm looking at hotels right now. Red roof, navy lodge, and spring hill suites are the top ones looking into. Price wise, navy lodge or red roof are winning! But a suite and indoor pool would be nice. Sigh.....keep me updated on how he's doing. I will do the same!
At 9:37pm on January 27, 2014, Kimlkove ( parent of the 68) said…
Josh left on the 15th. So he graduates march 14th. Count 9 Fridays from the week he left and that should be his PiR date.
I was so excited to get the form letter with his address and ship/division info. I am going to send a letter off tomorrow. I got my form letter a week after I got his box.
We are staying at the ramada inn. It's 4 miles from base. Has indoor pool, bar, shuttle service to graduation, etc. you will get a pamphlet with the form letter.
No matter what age our kids are, they are kids to us always. My mom said when I had moved to California (when I was 19) she cried for days! And I was already a wife and had a 1 yr old! Josh will always be my baby no matter how old he is. And being away from him, especially with no contact, is extremely hard on everyone.
Josh told me he probably wouldn't write. Unless it's texting' I don't know if he knows how...hahahaaaaa! But he may see how alone he really is and want some connection with his family. But if he doesn't, just keep writing him. At least you know he's hearing your words!
At 7:48pm on January 27, 2014, Kimlkove ( parent of the 68) said…
I got the form letter today! He graduates on March 14th. All it is is his address and grad date, but it was so good to see his writing! I'm writing him a letter tonite!
At 5:01pm on January 27, 2014, Kimlkove ( parent of the 68) said…
I wasn't home for the box. BUt they left a tag that said I could pick it up that evening AT&T he fed ex place with address located on it. I did that instead of risking a missed delivery again. It's sad to see the clothes he was wearing the last time I saw him. So be prepared!
At 9:24pm on January 26, 2014, Kimlkove ( parent of the 68) said…
I will let you know when I get the form letter so you have an idea when you will get yours. You should get the box sometime this week. We had our first big family dinner without my son there for my moms bday. It was weird! I know the reason we don't hear from them for at least 2 wks, whether it's letters or phone, is becuz they are isolating them from everybody to kind of break them down and build them up without outside interference. But, it's hard! At least we know they are safe! Talk to you soon!
At 11:07pm on January 25, 2014, Kimlkove ( parent of the 68) said…
It is kind of confusing. You can either send a private message or comment directly to them. The other thing I have done is the chat room. It should be one the bottom right of your page at all times. You can make it bigger and jump right in. It's always going with many people all talking. Kind of fun! Or comment in the boot camp group page. Or the leave in January group page. I just play around and see what I find! It is nice to know we are not alone. There are days I'm just fine, but since it's been almost 2 weeks and no words from Josh, I'm getting a little emotional. I have never gone more than a week without talking to him. I'm still waiting on the form letter. And waiting sucks!
At 9:28am on January 23, 2014, Kimlkove ( parent of the 68) said…
In about 6 days you should get the "box", and then a few day after the form letter. I am still waiting on the form letter. Day 7 was my hardest day! But I know this is good for him. They get times to call. Either they earn them or they get to half way thru. I'm hoping to hear from him soon! I miss him terribly. Hope you are staying warm up north! I luv Traverse City. I adopted my dog from a pet rescue when we we're up there for a weekend years ago!
At 12:08am on January 22, 2014, lemonelephant said…

Since your SR has a contract for Air Traffic Controller (AC), join Air Traffic Controller Moms, Sailors In Pensacola, FL For A School....Corry Station too!!, and Parents of A School Sailors in Pensacola and check out Airman Family and Friends. The Rating Information Card for AC can be found at https://www.cool.navy.mil/enlisted/rating_info_cards/ac.pdf. Your Sailor will most likely fly out to "A" School the day after PIR. See PIR Day and Liberty During PIR Weekend to help you know how to plan your weekend once you get the form letter.

At 10:34pm on January 20, 2014, Lovingmysailor(SHIP03 DIV 115) said…
Thank you lemonelephant.. My son is going into Air Traffic Controller and goes to Pensacola after BC.
 
 
 

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